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  Scotland's finance minister Derek Mackay resigns over claims he sent hundreds of messages to 16-year-old boy
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Last EditedIndyGeorgia  Feb 06, 2020 05:23am
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AuthorEllen Manning
News DateThursday, February 6, 2020 11:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionScotland’s finance secretary has resigned over allegations that he sent hundreds of messages to a 16-year-old boy.

Derek Mackay resigned with immediate effect after it was reported that he befriended the teenager on Facebook and Instagram and sent him 270 messages.

In a statement, he said: “I take full responsibility for my actions. I have behaved foolishly and I am truly sorry. I apologise unreservedly to the individual involved and his family.
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